Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Hasbrouck Brown HC-71
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Fairfax Brown (SW 2856), at ΔE 2.51 — very close.
Fairfax Brown is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 2.51 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Fairfax Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.51very close
- LRV
- 7.19Benjamin Moore is 9.56
- Hex
- #61463A#654C43 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Fairfax Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dark Brown SW 7520ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Sable SW 6083ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Fishing Lodge VS 342ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Hasbrouck Brown HC-71 matched across all 13 brands →